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Amy Rock, Executive Editor

Amy is Campus Safety’s Executive Editor. Prior to joining the editorial team in 2017, she worked in both events and digital marketing. Amy has many close relatives and friends who are teachers, motivating her to learn and share as much as she can about campus security. She has a minor in education and has worked with children in several capacities, further deepening her passion for keeping students safe.

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Read: USC Students Protest Cancellation of Pro-Palestine Valedictorian’s Speech

USC Students Protest Cancellation of Pro-Palestine Valedictorian’s Speech

USC Provost Andrew T. Guzman said threats against valedictorian Asna Tabassum, a Muslim-American student, have reached an “alarming tenor.”

Read: Michigan State Investigates Alleged Hate Crime in Library

Michigan State Investigates Alleged Hate Crime in Library

Seven suspects allegedly followed two MSU students into the library and made comments about their sexual orientation before an altercation ensued.

Read: Teacher Shortages by State and How Schools Are Trying to Fix the Problem

Teacher Shortages by State and How Schools Are Trying to Fix the Problem

Florida has the highest number of teacher vacancies while Utah has the lowest. Learn where your state falls and how officials are working to combat the teacher shortage.

Read: Student Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management for K-12 Schools

Student Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management for K-12 Schools

With an influx in school violence and as student mental health concerns persist, two experts discuss leading practices and solutions for addressing behavioral threats.

Read: How to Apply for the Clery Center’s 2024 Campus Safety Impact Award

How to Apply for the Clery Center’s 2024 Campus Safety Impact Award

The Clery Center’s Campus Safety Impact Award highlights a program or initiative that demonstrates innovation, collaboration, and equity in enhancing campus safety.

Read: 34% of Public High School Teachers Say Their School Had Gun-Related Lockdown Last Year

34% of Public High School Teachers Say Their School Had Gun-Related Lockdown Last Year

The Pew Research Center asked K-12 public school teachers about their experiences with lockdowns and fears surrounding school gun violence.

Read: Richneck School Shooting Report: 6-Year-Old’s Gun Jammed, Admin Ignored Classmates’ Warnings

Richneck School Shooting Report: 6-Year-Old’s Gun Jammed, Admin Ignored Classmates’ Warnings

A student told a teacher that the boy had a gun and had shown him the bullets but the assistant principal did not have the student searched.

Read: 2024 Campus Safety Conference Resource Center

2024 Campus Safety Conference Resource Center

A one-stop shop for everything Campus Safety Conference, including registration deadlines, session info, networking opportunities, and much more.

Read: Tips for Refining Your Campus’ Controversial Speaker Policy

Tips for Refining Your Campus’ Controversial Speaker Policy

UC Berkeley Police Chief Margo Bennett shares valuable lessons learned from hosting controversial speakers and subsequent protests and demonstrations.

Read: Assaults on Nurses Increased 5% in 2023

Assaults on Nurses Increased 5% in 2023

Nurses’ perceptions of their organization caring about their safety improved significantly, up +0.03 to 4.15 out of five.

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